Within hours of the tragic ‘Batman’ shooting in Aurora, Colorado, political opportunists have seized upon the incident to push for gun control, with New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg demanding that both Mitt Romney and Barack Obama “stand up and tell us what they’re going to do about” mass shootings.

Each serious or well-intentioned survivalist knows how precious resources, energy, space and time can be, and would likely strive for a high level of efficiency.  Being well prepared and resourceful is a cornerstone of success when it comes to survival. And yet, there is a fundamental tool that is oft overlooked- effective communication strategies.

Executive Order -- Assignment of National Security and Emergency Preparedness Communications Functions

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A very warm welcome goes out to Columbus Scotus Shamrocksl Welcome to CivilDispatch.com! We look forward to working with you on establishing your new educational system's emergency alert dispatching systems.

Prepare yourself and your family for a disaster by making an emergency plan.

‘This Is Not a Legitimate Birth Certificate’: Sheriff Joe Arpaio Claims He Proved Obama’s Birth Certificate False

Don’t believe groups that say the Arms Trade Treaty is about domestic gun control.

In the current presidential campaign, both parties harp on number of national problems that cry out for solutions.

"Dr. Doom" Nouriel Roubini, says the "perfect storm" scenario he forecast for the global economy earlier this year is unfolding right now as growth slows in the U.S., Europe as well as China.